Changing to 5.7 gi from a 1976 5.0 with a 280DP. Need riser adaptors. The 5.7 has 4" outlet. The 280DP Y pipe is 3". Mid elbo is 45 degrees. any suggestions where to get a 3" to 4" 45 elbow. Are silicone hoses Adequate? if so where can long leg 3-4" 45 degree elbow be found. I have been all over...
Converting a VP 5.7 gi to closed cooling. I let the doner motor go without taking the bypass hoses and fittings. Now I realise its to pump more water through the heat exchanger. On the old 5.0 the bypass hoses attached to the lower front of the exhaust manifolds to a "t", then to a pipe on the...
looking for adapter hose. 2007 gi to 280dp y-pipe. Lines up perfectly. But, different diameters. the 5/7gi is 4" the y-pipe is 3". I think it would need to be primarily 4" with a reduction at the end to 3" to accommodate the mixing area. please see photo.
Ask your self. How tight is my budget? How much value do I place on the "aggravation factor" Are you in it for the Boating OR the project. These questions should influence how you proceed. If you love the project, sourcing parts and pieces and putting it all together can be fulfilling. OR Make...
any one have a breakout of the engine wiring plug for a 5.7gi Volvo penta? color code don't match especially purple ignition. trying to bench run to verify condition. was told purple for ignition. no purple. there is black with purple stripe. tried it ,does nothing..Red has power and fuses have...
Acquired this boat from a farm estate in central Washington. 27' 305 v8 Volvo Penta 280 dual prop. It was long time family boat but the condition was unknown. It appeared to have recent exhaust manifolds and Edlbrock intake.
put new tires and wheels on the trailer before We could tow it 1 hour...
I picked up a 2007 volvo penta 5.7 GI complete. I plan on installing in a 1976 Bayliner Victoria with a 280DP. It is replacing a 305.
Has any one done this? Will the mate up? do I use the flywheel etc from the 305? How about the wiring and controls, shiftier throttle etc. How about the wiring...
